The Columbia Woman’s Club is proud to be a member of the GFWC Illinois as well as the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. The club stresses volunteerism, as well as presenting interesting programs for the members throughout the year. Department Chairmen present reports throughout the year, as well as their final reports that are sent to the district, state, and national, to keep members informed of the happenings of the club.
Club Officers
President..........Shirley Langhans
President-Elect..........Carol Fries
Vice-President..........JoAnne Odem
Treasurer..........Marge Drexler
Recording Secretary..........Karen Shondy
Corresponding Secretary..........Vera Baebler
Appointed Board Member..........Dee Steppig
Ex-Officio Member..........Jean Marie Conrad
President..........Shirley Langhans
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Recording Secretary..........Karen Shondy
Corresponding Secretary..........Vera Baebler
Appointed Board Member..........Dee Steppig
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History
The club was formed in 1922 and was federated then. It was originally known as the Columbia Household Science Club. In May, 1945, the name was changed to Columbia Woman’s Club, as it remains today. The club was always active in community affairs, from the very beginning. The club was instrumental in forming the first Girl Scout troop, and many of the members became Scout leaders. The club was also responsible for the formation of the Columbia Public Library, after years of much hard work. One of the club members, Jean Henderson, became the first salaried librarian. The club has presented many scholarships throughout the years, and are very proud of the accomplishments of many of the recipients. The club is very involved throughout the community - and has the respect of the community as well.
The club was formed in 1922 and was federated then. It was originally known as the Columbia Household Science Club. In May, 1945, the name was changed to Columbia Woman’s Club, as it remains today. The club was always active in community affairs, from the very beginning. The club was instrumental in forming the first Girl Scout troop, and many of the members became Scout leaders. The club was also responsible for the formation of the Columbia Public Library, after years of much hard work. One of the club members, Jean Henderson, became the first salaried librarian. The club has presented many scholarships throughout the years, and are very proud of the accomplishments of many of the recipients. The club is very involved throughout the community -
Club Committees
Park
Bylaws
Public Relations
Hospitality
Scholarship
Reporting
Card Marathon
Audit
Art
Conservation
Education
ESO
Health
Home Life
International Affairs
Public Relations
Park
Bylaws
Public Relations
Hospitality
Scholarship
Reporting
Card Marathon
Audit
Art
Conservation
Education
ESO
Health
Home Life
International Affairs
Public Relations
Annual Club Projects
Card Party
Pecan and Candy Sales
Card Marathon
4th of July Stand
Funds raised are used for donations to the following:
Isabelle Candee Foundation
22nd District GFWC Illinois Scholarship
Mind’s Eye
EDS
Prevention of Child Abuse
American Cancer Society
Shownee National Forest
Brain Research
Winning Wheels
Burn Camp
Veteran Affairs
Native Americans
Scholarships
Senior High School Girl’s Celebration
Columbia Public Library
July 4th Committee
Park Committee
Card Party
Pecan and Candy Sales
Card Marathon
4th of July Stand
Funds raised are used for donations to the following:
Isabelle Candee Foundation
22nd District GFWC Illinois Scholarship
Mind’s Eye
EDS
Prevention of Child Abuse
American Cancer Society
Shownee National Forest
Brain Research
Winning Wheels
Burn Camp
Veteran Affairs
Native Americans
Scholarships
Senior High School Girl’s Celebration
Columbia Public Library
July 4th Committee
Park Committee
